Boonton High School - Echoes Yearbook (Boonton, NJ)

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Boonton, named for 1760 New Jersey Governor Thomas Boone, as it appeared at the turn of the century. Early film stars and vaudevillian performers entertained on the local stages of the Lyceum and Bijou Theaters. Rivalry between the Juniors and Seniors continued again this year as the mascot “Panda Bear” was abducted before the the entire student body. Seniors Dave Cunningham and Bob Carey didn’t get too far before Mr. Renaldo put a halt to their escape. With the “Falls” as the background (Far left) seniors: L to r) Bruce Middleton. Toniann DiLillo. Geri Petonak. Michelle Aquilino. Gerry Mazzei. Heather Keyser. (Standing) Mark VanderBerg. Mike Car-cich. Nancy Coleman. Joni Naterman and Craig Kominiak. take a pose reminiscent of an 1870 tintype.

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Landmarks of old Boonton were known the world over. Famous artists from near and far often captured the picturesque setting of the Arch Bridge or Boonton Falls on canvas. This map and all other historical information is part of the Boonton Historical Society Exhibit on the lower level of the Holmes Memorial Library. P historic; BOONTON 1867 4

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 If you stopped someone and remarked that the Seniors were helping the Freshmen emerge from their shells, would he believe you? Well, surprisingly enough, it’s true. Alison Krawiec, S.R.A. President, created some ingenious ideas that were debated, expanded upon and approved. The end result was this year’s newly formed Freshman Orientation Program. After much discussion by interested Juniors and Seniors, the program was underway. The Freshman class was divided, at random, into thirty-five groups of about ten students. The first five weeks of school marked the “do-or-die period of this program. Freshmen met once a week for one period with their respective leaders. Mr. Coakley, with his group (Above), discuss such activities as tagging, boundary breaking and trust circles. 6